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Read most nutrition blogs and you’ll discover numerous posts on various amazing “healthy” foods. Quinoa – an amazing source of protein. Agave nectar – a healthy substitute for sugar. Acai berries – antioxidant superfood. But are they any better than some other common foods? Lifehacker Australia recently ran an good story pointing out that some of these “health” foods are overrated.
Continue reading “Healthy food fads – are they any better?”Today is Day 2 of the NHAA 9th International Conference on Herbal Medicine, and at midday today I’ll be presenting on something I’m quite passionate about – outcome measures in clinical practice.
Continue reading “Is this working? My presentation today at the Conference”
The International Conference on Herbal Medicine is coming up on 20-22 March this year. Established by the NHAA, this now biennial conference is a highlight on the national and international herbal calendar. As always I’ll be attending, but I’ve also been accepted as a speaker.
Continue reading “Say hello at the 9th International Conference on Herbal Medicine”
Ever seen a prescription like this … 2mL a.c. omni mane ? Or 5mL q.3h ? Medical and herbal dosage terminology is often derived from old Latin, however it is still commonly used. Here is a list of the most common abbreviations and how to decipher them.
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On Friday 21 November 2014 the Community Services & Health Industry Skills Council (CS&HISC) issued a notice confirming the decision to delete the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy, from December 2015.
Continue reading “Confirmed – Advanced Diplomas to be deleted December 2015”
I recently received the alert emails from the NHAA reminding members that their CPE Diary for 2014 is due by the end of December. I know many respond with “yawn, not again?!”, but for me I see compulsory continuing professional education (CPE) as a sign of a real health profession, and I am happy to participate.
Continue reading “Continuing Professional Education – an essential component of a real profession”Next Tuesday 21st October I’ll be conducting a teleseminar on diabetes, for New Zealand herbalists and naturopaths. Hosted by the New Zealand company Phytomed, the title is “Diabetes – Herbal Support for Better Outcomes”.
Continue reading “New Zealand Teleseminar – Diabetes”
Whilst there is still some push-back against the CS&HISC decision to discontinue the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy, ARONAH has come out in support of the decision.
Continue reading “ARONAH supports removal of Advanced Diplomas”
As you may have seen in my recent posts (here and here), the CS&HISC recently made a decision to remove the Advanced Diplomas of Naturopathy, Western Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine, and Homoeopathy from the Health Training Package in December 2015. This came after almost 18 months of discussion and consultation, and majority support amongst stakeholders.
Yet the Australian Traditional Medicine Society (ATMS) refuses to accept the majority decision, is actively opposing it and is seeking to have the CS&HISC decision overturned.
Continue reading “ATMS Seeks to Maintain the Lowest Standards”
Not everybody realises the duplicity exhibited by many major food corporations – on the one hand profiting from the sale of high sugar/high fat/high salt processed foods, and on the other claiming to support good nutrition choices.
Continue reading “How to force ethics on the Food Industry – New York Times”